At a Glance
Median Income
$43,913
$20,856 per capita
Home Value
$169,700
Zillow: $216,142
Median Rent
$924/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
2,541/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Perkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perkins a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perkins residents earn a median household income of $43,913 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,856. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 937 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perkins is $169,700 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,142. Median rent is $924/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Perkins reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,541/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Perkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perkins has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population3,229
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density1,106/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,913
Per Capita$20,856
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,268M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,700
Rent$924
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$216,142
Housing Units1,361
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property2,541/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary706/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,691/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation905 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Perkins was founded in 1891.
The median home in Perkins was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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